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Stadio Alessandria
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Giovanni Lovera took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Rosso Gialli FC's Aurelio Scalabrino got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Rosso Gialli FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 5th minute, when Giovanni Lovera scored to the left of an out of position Achille Iacobucci, making the score, 1-0. In the 9th minute Emanuele Giardino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ziemowit Sebzda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Rosso Gialli FC's goalkeeper Achille Iacobucci had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ennio Piccone. Rosso Gialli FC's Achille Iacobucci played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ennio Piccone in the 17th minute of play. Alessandria AFC were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Rosso Gialli FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Bruno Roberto took the corner. Ennio Passerini made a great header on Alessandria AFC's corner, it was just that Rosso Gialli FC's Achille Iacobucci managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 21st minute, Ferruccio Colantonio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Achille Iacobucci took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giovanni Lovera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alessandria AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bruno Roberto in the 24th minute. Alessandro Sergi tried in the game's 24th match minute to clear up in front of his own goal but it went so bad that he put the ball into the goal to the left of an unhappy Achille Iacobucci. An annoying self made goal, 2-0. After 27 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Rosso Gialli FC! 31 minutes into the match, Rosso Gialli FC's goal looked a bit too open when Giovanni Lovera came free, but Achille Iacobucci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute Alessandria AFC were awarded a corner. Bruno Roberto went to the cornerflag to take it. 35 minutes into the match, Rosso Gialli FC's goal looked a bit too open when Giovanni Lovera came free, but Achille Iacobucci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Achille Iacobucci made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ennio Piccone in the 37th minute. In the 37th minute, Ferruccio Colantonio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ennio Piccone took the ball and in the 39 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Achille Iacobucci. Achille Iacobucci dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Alessandria AFC's Bruno Roberto managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Aurelio Scalabrino in the 43 minute of the game. Ziemowit Sebzda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuele Giardino in the 44th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Emanuele Giardino was the one to do the kick off. Giovanni Lovera's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Achille Iacobucci read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. Emanuele Giardino's late challenge caught a Alessandria AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Emanuele Giardino helped the player get up and apologised. After 59 played minutes Rosso Gialli FC got a freekick which was hit by Emanuele Giardino. Achille Iacobucci showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Giovanni Lovera, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. In the 62nd minute, Enzo Filice got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. With his leg Ziemowit Sebzda managed to avoid a goal in the 65thth minute, when Rosso Gialli FC's Emanuele Giardino fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Ennio Piccone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Achille Iacobucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Giovanni Lovera's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Achille Iacobucci was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. In the 71st minute, Giovanni Lovera made a precise shot to the right of Achille Iacobucci. Rosso Gialli FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. Ennio Passerini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Achille Iacobucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Giovanni Lovera in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Achille Iacobucci saved Rosso Gialli FC from getting behind. When Fabio Cannavaro fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Alessandria AFC's protests and gave Fabio Cannavaro a yellow card for diving instead. Alessandria AFC:s Ziemowit Sebzda showed great skill when he stopped Ferdinando Astolfi:s penalty. Alessandria AFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.